Education
All About Plastic Pollution
The Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, Eric Harder, will give a presentation on plastic pollution and our "Nurdle Patrol" program in our watershed and region. Join us to learn about our work, and how you can help out! About the presenter: Eric Harder grew up in central Kansas, but eventually made his way to the rivers of the…
Women’s+ Fly Fishing Clinic
A safe space to learn In partnership with, SilverHen FlyCo., learn the basics of fly-fishing in a fun, inclusive environment. Guided by experts in the field, you’ll have plenty of time to practice and absorb the essentials of this beautiful outdoor sport. Join us at Laurel Hill State Park’s Lake View Pavilion. What’s included: We can only…
Women’s+ Fly Fishing Clinic
A safe space to learn. In partnership with, SilverHen FlyCo., learn the basics of fly-fishing in a fun, inclusive environment. Guided by experts in the field, you’ll have plenty of time to practice and absorb the essentials of this beautiful outdoor sport. Join us at Laurel Hill State Park’s Lake View Pavilion. What’s included: We can only…
Rustic Ridge Community Town Hall
St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, Donegal, PA, United StatesThe Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued the permit to allow LCT Energy to expand their underground coal mining operations by 1452 acres. The mining area will expand under the Pennsylvania Turnpike and into the headwaters of the Fourmile Run watershed, which feeds Donegal Lake and Loyalhanna Creek, the treasured stream that runs between…
Trail Tuesday on the Indian Creek Valley Trail
Trail Tuesday walks are relaxing, educational strolls on the Indian Creek Valley Trail, led by MWA staff members. Meet at CW Resh Park in Indian Head (Coordinates: 40.0254164, -79.3957162), then walk towards the Gallentine AMD treatment system and back. This walk includes a plant ID with MWA's naturalist, Lindsey Waugaman! For more, check out the…
Trail Tuesday on the Indian Creek Valley Trail
Trail Tuesday walks are relaxing, educational strolls on the Indian Creek Valley Trail, led by MWA staff members. Meet at CW Resh Park in Indian Head (GPS coordinates: 40.0254164, -79.3957162), then walk to the Sagamore AMD treatment system & back. This walk includes an AMD treatment system tour with MWA's Director of Conservation! For more,…
Trail Tuesday on the Indian Creek Valley Trail
Trail Tuesday walks are relaxing, educational strolls on the Indian Creek Valley Trail, led by MWA staff members. Meet at Melcroft parking lot, across from the G&D Market (GPS Coordinates: 40.0513442, -79.3903423), and walk the loop around the AMD treatment system. This walk includes an AMD treatment system tour with MWA's Director of Conservation! For…
Trail Tuesday on the Indian Creek Valley Trail
Trail Tuesday walks are relaxing, educational strolls on the Indian Creek Valley Trail, led by MWA staff members. Meet at the Melcroft ICV Trail parking lot, across from the G&D Market (40.051417, -79.390806), and walk to the Sagamore AMD Treatment System & back. Check out the full schedule below!
“Single Use Planet” Screening
3 Rivers Outdoor Co 1130 South Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesA search for the true headwaters of plastic entering the ocean finds more than it bargained for. Mountain Watershed Association and Three Rivers Waterkeeper are teaming up to bring you the critically acclaimed documentary “Single Use Planet,” outside at 3 Rivers Outdoor Co! About the film: Plastic is vital in so many ways to our modern…
Trail-Building Workshop (Part 1)
Bear Run Nature Reserve 1478 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PennsylvaniaJoin us for a trail-building workshop at Bear Run Nature Reserve with PennTrails! In this two-part series, you'll learn the basics of building and maintaining trails. This session will cover: assessing…
Melcroft System Clean-Up
The Melcroft Treatment System needs a little TLC! The system was installed in 2011 and is on the docket for a redesign (coming soon)! But until the redesign happens, the…
Community Prep Meeting: Rustic Ridge II Public Comment
St. Raymond of the Mountains 170 School House Lane, Donegal, PA, United StatesOn August 20, PA DEP is holding a public hearing regarding the permit review for the Rustic Ridge 2 Deep Mine, a new 2,300 acre development proposed in Donegal and…